Dax Shepard loved directing fiancee Kristen Bell

Actor DAX Shepard loved working with fiancee Kristen Bell in his new film, branding the shoot “the best six weeks” of their relationship.

Shepard wrote “Hit & Run” as a project for himself and his girlfriend, and he also stepped behind the camera to direct the action comedy – and he relished the opportunity to spend time with Bell during their working day.

He tells Us Weekly, “It was the best six weeks of our five years together.”

However, Bell admits she found the shoot tougher than her partner, adding, “I had trouble focusing. He wore the big headset to listen to the audio and was squinting at the monitor. How am I supposed to pay attention when the man of my dreams is right in front of my face?”